Hi all: The announcement for our regional marine mammal stranding response coordinator is up. The position is based in Honolulu, HI. Below is a summary of the job responsibilities. https://www.usajobs.gov/job/806712700 This announcement is only open for a few days and closes next Thursday, September 5! Thanks! Adam Kurtz Marine Wildlife Management Coordinator Pacific Islands Regional Office Protected Resources Division NOAA Fisheries Summary of Job Responsibilities - Regional Stranding Coordinator, Pacific Islands Region This position serves as the Regional Stranding Coordinator (RSC) for the NOAA Fisheries, Pacific Islands Region. The RSC ensures coordination of marine mammal stranding response across Hawai'i, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and works with NOAA island-specific coordinators on O'ahu, Maui, and Kaua'i. Under the MMPA, the RSC is designated with specific responsibilities including serving as the lead for developing and overseeing Stranding Agreements with external partners for marine mammal response, and receiving, evaluating, and preparing marine mammal parts authorization letters. The RSC also serves as the regional representative for national initiatives and grants, and as a point of contact with other agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy. A key aspect of the RSC’s work in the Pacific Islands Region will be to work closely with Native Hawaiian and Territorial partners to develop and increase partnerships and collaboration on marine mammal stranding response, particularly cetacean stranding response.